Content referencing George Mitchell
Dan Kelly’s Ideology Is 100% Relevant
He was appointed to maintain Republican power and will overrule legal precedents to accomplish this.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Lester Pines
The Myth of Easy Prison Reform
It’s caused by misinformation about “non-violent offenders” and “crimeless revocations.”
Jul 26th, 2019 by George Mitchell
The Truth About Busing
Is Harris or Biden right? The impact of busing in Milwaukee and other cities.
Jul 11th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Discover the Middle Class
But their proposed tax cut is unfunded and doesn’t address state’s tax inequity.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Schimel’s Spoils System
DOJ gag order on his employees shows the impact of ending civil service protections.
Sep 18th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
The Anti-Roads Governor
Why would a Republican governor be as anti-highways as Scott Walker?
May 17th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Thoughtful Discussion Needed on Guns
George Mitchell’s “gotcha” column doesn’t help. Real exchange of issues is needed.
Mar 1st, 2018 by Kyle Hagge
Walker Retreats From Foxconn Deal
It was supposed to assure his reelection. What happened?
Nov 9th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Highways Debt Up 87% Under Walker
Republicans have added nearly $3 billion in debt, want to add $700 million more.
Jul 17th, 2017 by George Mitchell
Walker, Darling Flip Flop on Vouchers
Their new message to school choice supporters: Drop dead.
Jul 14th, 2017 by George Mitchell
The Doublespeak of Duey Stroebel
Republican state senator is against more debt. Except when he isn’t.
Jul 12th, 2017 by George Mitchell
The Myth of DOT Mismanagement
It amounts to 2 percent of highway spending. That won’t solve roads budget deficit.
Jul 10th, 2017 by George Mitchell
Roads Debate Much Ado About Nothing
Walker’s stance prevents any real debate about transportation budget.
Jul 5th, 2017 by George Mitchell
The Honorable George Mitchell to discuss turbulence in the Middle East at Marquette on Oct. 6
The Senate majority leader from 1989 to 1995, Mitchell was the former chairman of The Walt Disney Co.
Sep 30th, 2016 by Marquette University
The Disappearance of Dan Bice
The state’s top political reporter has disappeared. Is the Journal Sentinel killing his column?
May 14th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
The Tragedy of O’Donnell Park
The proposed sale to NML suggests the city has yet to learn from its folly in building this eyesore.
Oct 30th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Dan Bice’s Role in the John Doe
What did he know, when did he know it, and how has he affected the probe of Scott Walker?
Mar 25th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
New Probe is Big Trouble for Walker
Both the first and second John Doe have focused on his campaigns, suggesting a disturbing pattern.
Nov 19th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Why Dan Bice Should Resign
The Journal Sentinel columnist’s coverage of John Doe probe is a case study in journalistic malfeasance.
May 23rd, 2013 by George Mitchell
The Not-So-Straight Story
Journal Sentinel coverage of county board downsizing misleads folks on both sides of issue.
Feb 19th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Is Chief Flynn Off the Hook?
The federal investigation could cool calls for Flynn's resignation.
Oct 14th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Will Allen Goes Viral
From ABC News to Colbert, everybody is celebrating Will Allen.
Jun 20th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Why Did Chief Jones Protect a Man With a Violent Record?
Earlier this week, Milwaukee Police Chief Jones used his power to protect Wendell Jones, the husband of County Supervisor Elizabeth Coggs-Jones.
Dec 7th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Is Mayor Norquist Sleeping on School Choice?
In the London Times, Mayor John Norquist is prominently quoted in a story on Milwaukee's school choice program.
Jul 5th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
The Rise and Fall of Polly Williams
Time was when Rep. Annette Polly Williams (D-Milwaukee) was the star of the conservative talk circuit.
Jun 27th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
